# Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291C-12.6: Collisions involving bodily injury

> Hawaii · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T17_C291C_S291C-12.6

## Section

- **Citation:** Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291C-12.6
- **Heading:** Collisions involving bodily injury
- **Jurisdiction:** Hawaii
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** HI Code / Division 1 / Title 17 / Chapter 291C / Section 291C-12.6

## Text

(a) The driver of any vehicle involved in a collision resulting in bodily injury to any person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the collision or as close thereto as possible but shall then forthwith return to and in every event shall remain at the scene of the collision until the driver has fulfilled the requirements of section 291C-14. Every stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.

(b) Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(c) For any violation under this section, a surcharge of $100 shall be imposed, in addition to any other penalties, and shall be deposited into the neurotrauma special fund.

(d) For any violation under this section, a surcharge of up to $100 may be imposed, in addition to other penalties, which shall be deposited into the trauma system special fund. [L 1992, c 243, §2; am L 2002, c 160, §9; am L 2008, c 231, §9; am L 2021, c 124, §4]

## Nearby sections

- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291C-2 Trauma system surcharge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T17_C291C_S291C-2.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291C-3 State and county safe routes to school programs; coordinators; grants; reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T17_C291C_S291C-3.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291C-4 Safe routes to school program special fund; establishment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T17_C291C_S291C-4.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291C-5 Safe routes to school program surcharge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T17_C291C_S291C-5.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291C-6 Safe routes to school advisory committee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T17_C291C_S291C-6.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291C-7 [ §291C-7] High-risk and dangerous corridors and intersections.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T17_C291C_S291C-7.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291C-8 [ §291C-8] County police officer authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T17_C291C_S291C-8.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291C-12 Collisions involving death or serious bodily injury.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T17_C291C_S291C-12.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291C-12.5 Collisions involving substantial bodily injury.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T17_C291C_S291C-12.5.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291C-12.6 Collisions involving bodily injury.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T17_C291C_S291C-12.6.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291C-13 Collisions involving damage to vehicle or property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T17_C291C_S291C-13.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291C-14 Duty to give information and render aid.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T17_C291C_S291C-14.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291C-15 Duty upon striking unattended vehicle or other property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T17_C291C_S291C-15.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291C-16 Immediate notice of collision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T17_C291C_S291C-16.md)

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